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DiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November
… November’s sales tax collections totaled $1.3 billion for local governments statewide, $102 million less than in … 2019. “Sales tax collections are a crucial revenue source for our counties and other municipalities,” DiNapoli said. “November’s decline reinforces the need for significant aid from the federal government as COVID-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-down-71-percent-novemberNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Receives Prestigious Award From National Italian American Organization
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli was selected for the Guglielmo Marconi Award, the highest award given by … has presented the Guglielmo Marconi Award to an individual for his or her contributions to the nation and record of … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli was selected for the Guglielmo Marconi Award the highest award given by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-receives-prestigious-award-national-italian-american-organizationOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… (EOP) and if SUNY and the campuses are using EOP funding for allowed purposes. The audit covered the period from July … the EOP, which provides access, support, and financial aid for disadvantaged students who show the potential to succeed … a pre-freshman summer orientation program (summer program) for incoming students and provides support and enrichment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programDiNapoli: Loss of Federal Deductions in Trump Tax Plan Could Hurt New York's Middle Class Taxpayers
… including the elimination of the more than $67 billion in state and local tax deductions reported by New Yorkers on … that President Trump's plan will hurt New York's middle class taxpayers and working families and give a windfall to … been part of the federal income tax since its inception in 1913, would be eliminated. This could significantly impact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-loss-federal-deductions-trump-tax-plan-could-hurt-new-yorks-middle-class-taxpayersDiNapoli: Audits Find More Than $1 Million of Waste in New York's Medicaid Program
… claims worth nearly $1 million over a 27-month period for thousands of Medicaid recipients whose benefits were … “The state’s Medicaid program, providing health care for millions of New Yorkers, accounts for a huge share of the state budget each year,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audits-find-more-1-million-waste-new-yorks-medicaid-programComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits
… a confession of judgment in the amount of $74,920.16 for stealing $274,920.16 in New York State pension benefits. … but we exposed his theft and recovered nearly $275,000 for the retirement system,” State Comptroller DiNapoli said. “I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for partnering with us to prosecute these crimes.” “Workers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefitsNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… Fund’s (CRF) overall return in the third quarter of state fiscal year 2016-2017 was 1.11 percent for the … period ending Dec. 31, 2016, with an estimated value of $186 billion, according to New York State Comptroller … We continue to focus on prudent, long-term management of investments to make sure our assets match our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… has identified 18 villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress. For 2015, three villages have been … 11 as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” Last year, a total of 22 villages were listed in fiscal stress. “The good news is that the number of villages in fiscal stress has decreased and remains low …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… today thanked Gov. Cuomo and the State Legislature for enacting legislation authored by state Sen. Martin Golden … of taxpayer dollars," DiNapoli said. "The new law provides for faster and earlier access to data relied on by state … sincere thanks go to Assemblyman Hevesi and Senator Golden for their commitment to understanding the issues and their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteState Will Save Millions After Audit Uncovers Unnecessary Medicaid Transportation Costs
… save $7.6 million over the next five years as the result of actions taken by the state Department of Health (DOH) after an audit found it had incorrectly paid … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Thanks to the work of my auditors, the state has tightened oversight of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-will-save-millions-after-audit-uncovers-unnecessary-medicaid-transportation-costsDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… New York City’s budget is balanced for fiscal year (FY) 2016 and the out-year budget gaps are … of slowing,” said DiNapoli. “The city deserves credit for prudently increasing its reserves to hedge against an … one year ago. The city also expects a gap of $2.9 billion for FY 2019. The gaps are relatively small, ranging from 2.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… quarter of the state fiscal year 2016-2017 was 2 percent for the three-month period ending June 30, 2016, with an … quarter of the state fiscal year 20162017 was 2 percent for the threemonth period ending June 30 2016 with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
… was late and provided no opportunity for public review of the details. The budget does not include needed reforms to … accountability and transparency. Hopefully before the end of session, the procurement reforms my office has advanced … heightened risks to federal aid, a clear understanding of the impact of spending, revenue and policy decisions in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budgetNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… quarter of the state fiscal year 2017-2018 was 2.9 percent for the period ending June 30, 2017, with an estimated value … quarter of the state fiscal year 20172018 was 29 percent for the period ending June 30 2017 with an estimated value of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: State Failed to Block Payments to Providers Supplying Controlled Substances Beyond Legal Limits
… exceeded limits allowed by the law, according to an audit of the Department of Health (DOH) released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … a reason – to cut the potential for abuse. The Department of Health needs to do a better job making sure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-failed-block-payments-providers-supplying-controlled-substances-beyond-legal-limitsOpinion 93-15
… Town Law, §123 to annually account to, or submit its books for audit to, the town board. You ask whether, pursuant to … is required to annually account to, and submit its books for audit to, the town board with respect to private source … previous fiscal year "shall account with the town board for such moneys and shall produce all supporting books, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-15Opinion 92-55
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … the rate charged users within the village to cover the cost of operating and maintaining the lines acquired from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-55Opinion 92-49
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … year. This is in response to your letter in which you state that your town is considering leasing a section of an … to establish a "public park" and acquire the necessary lands therefor. Section 220 of the Town Law provides that, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49Opinion 95-17
… that the personal property may be sold to generate revenue for the improvement district. The town may not adopt a local … owns a supply of sand that is in excess of its own needs for the foreseeable future. The town initially acquired this … town board would then sell the sand to generate revenue for the sewer district. A town improvement district, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17Opinion 92-21
… to receive a fee under this section for each individual case. You have asked if towns and villages are entitled to … and other proceedings: (a) for all services in each case of a misdemeanor or other offenses, including … present procedure, by which a single fee is paid for each case, originated with the enactment of Laws of 1947, chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21